Study to examine life after AFL for GAA players

The GAA are to undertake a study into why so many Irish players struggle to return to top-flight Gaelic football after a spell in the AFL.

Of the 58 athletes who have signed for AFL clubs (seven inked contracts this year), only five have made more than 100 Premiership appearances - Seán Wight (150), Jim Stynes (264), Tadhg Kennelly (197), Pearce Hanley (145 and counting) and Zach Tuohy (168 and counting).